Artemis Digital Displacement PhD Programme

Applications are invited for 3 fully-funded PhD positions
The deadline for applications is July 2019

Artemis Intelligent Power is leading the world in developing the first truly digital hydraulic machines. These machines enable the development of hydraulic systems which save energy and reduce fuel consumption in vehicles, and provide novel solutions to challenges in renewable power generation.

The successful candidates will be full time, permanent employees at Artemis; they will also be enrolled as PhD students at the University of Edinburgh. For the 3 year duration of the funding they will be focused on delivering the research aims of their PhD topic.

Funding is available to cover the course fees and an additional salary for the 3 year duration of the scheme. The initial salary will be £23k per year with the possibility of annual increments depending on individual performance.

Project Description

PhD topics will be targeted to meeting the next key technical challenges in this technology development. This includes the following types of research activities:

• Mechanical design of complex machine parts.
• Prototype and testing of designs.
• CFD, FEM multi-body and transient magnetic modelling.
• Time domain, dynamic simulation of mechanical systems.
• Development of system control software algorithms.
• Experimental testing of machines on specialised rigs.
• Analysis of experimental data.

The specific research project topic will be decided upon discussion with candidates based on their experience, skills and interests.

This project is currently attracting investment from Danfoss Power Solutions, who are planning to manufacture in Scotland and bring Digital Displacement to market in the coming years.

This is an opportunity to undertake research which directly influences the direction of technical and business development in a well-funded, serious and ambitious project. Candidates will develop industrially relevant skills with awareness of the business environment that comes from co-location at a manufacturing center.

Relevant Skills / Experience

Qualifications: A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an appropriate subject, or relevant qualifications and experience. Due to funding restrictions, all applicants must fall within the University’s eligibility criteria for UK and EU fees, and must be eligible to work in the UK.

As the range of projects on offer are wide in scope there is not one specific skill relevant to all, but any of the following would be:

• Mechanical design, build & test of prototypes
• Simulation of dynamic systems
• Data analysis & Signal Processing

Many of the projects will involve hardware prototyping and testing, so a practical approach and willingness to ‘get your hands dirty’ is an advantage.

Candidates currently in their final year of undergraduate study are invited to apply for start dates in 2019, but any offers will be conditional on their final degree award satisfying minimum requirements.

Students can apply by sending a CV and Cover Letter to: phd@artemisip.com.